Senate Gridlock Over Shutdown vs Reform | Honolulu News

Senate Majority Leader Thune is locked in a high-stakes battle with the White House over legislative priorities, as Trump pushes for a reconciliation bill packed with defense, farm aid, and election reform — a package Thune says lacks Senate votes. With Tillis threatening to block any bill including election reform, tensions are rising as Trump grows impatient, calling the Senate a graveyard for legislation. Thune, meanwhile, is rallying Democrats for a bipartisan stopgap to avoid a government shutdown before the midterms. Complicating matters, key nominations — including a CDC pick and an acting AG — hang in the balance amid partisan divides, while major bills on college sports and crypto are sidelined. The August recess looms as lawmakers scramble to navigate this volatile political landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/052298d58f72e3d6